Enrollment
156
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390508804942
Butler Tech School of the Arts — Fairfield Township, OH
Federal NCES profile for Butler Tech School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Butler Technology & Career Development Schools · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Butler Tech School of the Arts reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 156 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Butler Technology & Career Development Schools spends $37,629 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.8% from the state, and 4.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Butler Tech School of the Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 156 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$37,629
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 156 Top 11% in Ohio — larger than 89% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390508804942
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 156:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler Technology & Career Development Schools, which includes Butler Tech School of the Arts.
$37,629
Per student
+123%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- —
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Butler Tech School of the Arts
How many students attend Butler Tech School of the Arts?
Butler Tech School of the Arts has 156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield Township, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Tech School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Butler Tech School of the Arts is White at 64.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairfield Township, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Tech School of the Arts?
Butler Tech School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.